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Dallas County

City in Iowa, United States

Overview

Dallas County, Iowa, combines the warmth of small-town living with the amenities of a growing suburban region. It features a blend of historic communities, modern developments, and strong green spaces just outside the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
99,678
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.68°, -94.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,645
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
PRO
Distance
19 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.

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